Minimum Performance Standards and Specifications (MPSS)

Contract ID No.
20Z00021, Construction of Four (4) Storey Justice Center Building 2 (DOJ Library) (Design and Build) SECTION VI
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Government of Republic of Philippines MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS (MPSS)
MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
I. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE
The Department of Justice has transferred to the DPWH PhP300 Million under its
FY 2018 GAA to fund, among others, the Design and Build of Four (4)-Storey
Building with roofdeck located at the DOJ compound, Padre Faura St., Ermita,
Manila.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project involves the Design and Build of Four (4) Storey Justice Center
Academy Building 2 with roofdeck which will house, among others, the following
offices:
1. Procurement Management Division

2. Personnel Division
3. Accounting Division
4. Records Management Division
5. Planning and Management Service
6. Legal Division
III. PROJECT SITE
1. General
The proposed four (4)-storey building with roofdeck is to be constructed

within the compound of the DOJ at P. Faura St., Ermita, Manila. The
building will be constructed on a site that is presently occupied by the
Library Building which will have to be demolished to give way to the
construction of the new building.
2. Preliminary Survey and Mapping
The Contractor shall establish construction control points in any preferred

number and location to be used during construction. All construction
alignment, vertical or horizontal, shall be referred to the established control
points.
The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying the property boundaries on

the approved technical description of the lot to be provided by the Owner.
b) Existing Terrain, Line and Grade
The Contractor shall conduct actual field surveys as basis for its design
of the required lines and grades.
c) Setback Requirements
Property setback requirement shall be compliant to the requirement of

the National Building Code of the Philippines and other governing codes.
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Contract ID No. 20Z00021, Construction of Four (4) Storey Justice Center Building 2 (DOJ Library) (Design and Build) SECTION VI
3. Preliminary Investigations
a) Soil and Geotechnical
Foundation investigation shall be conducted for buildings two storey and

higher. For building footprint below 50m2, one (1) borehole; below, 2
footprints; 500m2 and above, the minimum required no. of boreholes is 𝑛 =
2 + (𝐴/1000) where A is the building footprint in m2 (per NSCP 2015
Section 303.1)
b) Hydrology
The Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency (RIDF) of the nearest synoptic

station of PAG-ASA may be used as guide for hydraulic calculations. The
Contractor has the responsibility to gather and secure such hydrologic
information to be used in his design. Considerations shall also be taken
into account concerning the dramatic weather changes of past few years,
which may be attributed to climate change.
c) Hydraulic
Due to the absence of the information on the drainage system, the

Contractor shall conduct an actual site inspection and undertake a survey
of the existing drainage system in the vicinity of the project site.
d) Seismic
Manila belongs to Zone 4 based from the Seismic Zone Map of the
Philippines. The designer shall refer to the latest edition of the National
Structural Code of the Philippines Volume One for complete parameters
of seismic design.
e) Environmental Conditions
Wind
The proposed building falls under Building Category IV of the NSCP 2015
where Manila has basic wind speed of 260kph (See NSCP 2015 Figure
207A-5-1C).
IV. PROJECT DEFINITION
1. General Requirement
The Owner/Procuring Entity does not guarantee that the preliminary data
provided are fully correct, up to date and applicable to the project. The
Contractor shall be solely responsible for the accuracy and applicability of all
data that will be used in its design and build proposal and services. It shall
also be responsible for the integrity of the detailed engineering design and
the performance of the structure irrespective of the approval of the
Owner/Procuring Entity. It shall also be solely responsible for the design and
be liable for the structural defects and/or failures of the completed project.
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Areas for consideration are as follows:
Total Floor Area (TFA): 2,805.44 m.2
21.25 m. x 33.00 m. = 701.25 m.2/floor; TFA = 701.25 x 4 = 2,805.44 m.2
Roof deck (open) = 536.07 m.2
Roof deck (covered) = 170.52 m.2
Roof over elev. machine room and stairs = 39.44 m.2
Estimated area for the demolition of Library Building: 630 square meters
2. Exterior Perspective (Section VII-Drawings)
3. Existing Lot Plan/ Area for Development (Section VII-Drawings)
4. General Concept
4.1 Architectural Design Concept
The design shall consider the utilization of natural lighting and highly
efficient materials thereby reducing energy costs. The design shall
have features that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
urban heat and help improve storm water management as it delays
run-off into the storm drainage system.
The design shall be in compliance with the Revised Space Allocation

Standards for the construction and acquisition of office/space as well
as the National Building Code of the Philippines and its referral codes,
Accessibility Law and other related rules and standards as specified
in the DBM and DPWH Joint Circular dated October 20, 2016.
4.2 Structural Design Concept
Structural framing shall be composed of reinforced concrete.

Structural materials shall be locally available and accessible to avoid
inconvenience and delay. Likewise, adopt economical design without
compromising the allowable factor of safety for structural design.
4.3 Electrical Design Concept
General lighting design shall be adequate for training venues, a

multi-purpose covered court and offices. The use of energy efficient
lighting systems is recommended. Ornamental lighting design can be
considered if it is necessary. Electrical distribution systems shall also
consider provisions for future electrical expansions and
developments. Green energy shall also be considered as secondary
source of energy.
4.4 Mechanical Design Concept
Elevator system (2 units of elevator) shall be provided for officials

and employees of the DOJ and the public. Elevator shall be designed
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to carry at least 20 persons. Design speed shall be set accordingly

for efficient operation.
Fire protection and fire suppression systems shall be provided with

wet and dry stand pipes, fire hose cabinets, fire extinguishers,
addressable type fire alarm system and sprinkler system, smoke
detector and fire exits, among others.
Air-conditioning system shall be provided using energy-saving and

cost-saving technology.
4.5 Information & Communications Design Concept
Data and voice system shall include Local Area Network (LAN) wiring,
cabling and roughing-ins. Training venues shall have ready-provision
for data and voice systems and such other rooms that may require
said provision. Telephone system design shall suit the building’s
function mainly as an office with easy and quick communication links.
Provisions for LAN and telephone system expansion and development
shall be considered. The whole building shall be provided with ready
WIFI connection for all rooms and facilities.
Security monitoring system shall be provided including all the

necessary devices, wirings and accessories for CCTV system to be
located on strategic locations or as specified elsewhere in these
specifications.
4.6 Sanitary and Plumbing Design Concept
Plumbing and sanitary systems shall use low-flow plumbing fixtures.

Rooftop downspouts shall be directed to the rain catcher system.
Such rain catcher system shall serve as retention pond to delay
surface run-off into the street drainage. It shall be designed to
infiltrate the rain water back into the ground while the excess are
discharged to the storm drainage. Sewerage system shall be
considered in the design.
Provisions for future plumbing and sanitary expansions and

development shall be considered.
V. GENERAL CODE AND STANDARDS
The design and specifications shall conform to, but shall not be limited to the
following standards set by the:
(i) National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP), latest edition

(ii) National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP), latest edition
(iii) Fire Code of the Philippines (PD 1185)
(iv) Uniform Building Code
(v) Accessibility Law (BP 344)
(vi) Philippine Electrical Code (RA 184)
(vii) Philippine Mechanical Code
(viii) Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines (RA 1378)
(ix) Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (PD 856)
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(x) Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003)

(xi) Applicable Local Regulations and Ordinances
With respect to the actual construction, applicable rules and regulations

prescribed by the following agencies and/or embodied in the following shall be
observed:
(i) Department of Public Works and Highways

(ii) Department of Health
(iii) National Pollution Control Commission
(iv) Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(v) Bureau of Fire Protection
(vi) Applicable Building Laws/Ordinances in Manila
VI. SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor is required to perform the following scope of work:
1. Review of Existing Information
Review the basic design parameters, affected facilities and detailed scope
of works.
2. Field Survey and Site Inspection
The Contractor shall conduct site survey including staking, establishing of

horizontal and vertical control points, benchmarks and topographic
surveys (should he deemed necessary).
The Contractor shall have inspected the site of Works and its surrounding
and orient himself pertaining to the project – location and nature of work;
climatic conditions; nature and condition of the terrain; geological
conditions at the site; transportation and communication facilities;
availability of construction materials, labor, water, electric power and
roads; the locations and extent of aggregate sources, and other factors
that may affect the cost, duration and execution of the work.
3. Soils and Materials Investigations
The Contractor shall conduct thorough soil investigation. Analyses and

testing will be carried out as required in accordance with the latest ASTM
Standards.
4. Architectural Works
The architectural layout of the proposed building shall align to the

development of the institution and its environs. The architectural features
shall address the need of the institution and its clientele. The design shall
be responsive to the flow of people in and out of the building, and activity
within and proximate to the project site.
Partitions shall be designed as appropriate to an office training facility.

Flooring finishes shall be a combination of homogeneous tiles, ceramic
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tiles and carpet tiles. Ceiling shall be a combination of acoustic board,

gypsum/ficem board and aluminum composite.
The architectural design shall address all the requirements elsewhere in

these specifications and shall be compliant to the National Building Code
of the Philippines and all other relevant codes and standards.
All furnishings required in the scope of work shall be to the satisfaction

and approval by the Owner.
5. Structural Works
The Contractor shall prepare the necessary structural analyses,

calculations and design of structural members, such as, but not limited
to: foundations, columns, girders, beams, and shear walls in accordance
with the National Building Code of the Philippines, National Structural
Code of the Philippines, and other relevant codes. The design of the
structure shall take into account, among others, the seismic and wind
requirements of the area to attain the optimum safety of the whole
structure and minimize possible earthquake/typhoon damage.
The foundation shall be designed for a five (5)-storey with roofdeck

building. The Contractor shall prepare the structural design of the building
on the basis of the data obtained from site investigations and survey of
existing site conditions, soil/geotechnical survey, foundation
investigation, material testing, seismic requirement of the area and other
investigations necessary in standard engineering practice to ensure safety
of the structure.
Design loads shall be derived based on applicable provisions of the 2015

National Structural Code of the Philippines, Volume 1 – Buildings, Towers
and Other Vertical Structures.
At the end of the design stage, the Contractor is expected to come up

with all the required design construction plans.
6. Mechanical Works
The Contractor shall design all mechanical works in conformity to the

Philippine Mechanical Code, Fire Code of the Philippines and other
relevant codes, laws and ordinances.
The scope of work of the Contractor consists of performing all operations

involved in the detailed design, and partial supply, installation, balancing
and testing of the HVAC system and fire protection and suppression
systems, all in compliance to the Philippine Mechanical Code, Fire Code of
the Philippines and other relevant codes, laws, ordinances and regulations
and to the satisfaction of the Owner.
The design of the air-conditioning system shall be in accordance with the

latest air conditioning technology, either for centralized air conditioning
or for a segregate air conditioning system.
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The Contractor shall supply and furnish all materials brand new and of
superior quality.
In general, the work shall include, but not limited to, the design, supply,
installation and putting the system into satisfactory operation of the
following principal items:
1. Air-conditioning system, including controls, related accessories and

piping;
2. Air distribution ductwork, plenums, grilles, dampers, and related
accessories;
3. Exhausts systems including fans and ductwork.
4. Local ventilation system for transformer rooms, emergency,
generator rooms, electrical rooms, and any other areas that
require mechanical ventilation;
5. Automatic control system and other devices;
6. Thermal insulation for refrigerant piping, air-conditioning and
exhausts ductworks;
7. Noise and vibration control materials and devices;
8. Fuel oil system for the emergency generators complete with
storage and auxiliary tanks, pumps and piping, including
generator flue gas exhaust and radiator discharge ductwork;
9. Life safety system and smoke evacuation/extraction systems;
10. Motor controllers, including variable frequency drives as required,
and motors, controllers and control devices as required and motor
control centers;
11. Electrical wiring interconnection between motors, controllers and
control devices as required for the proper operation of the
systems;
12. Testing, adjustments, balancing and commissioning of all systems;
13. Painting and labeling of all equipment and accessories.
The design and provision of the HVAC system shall comply with the
following codes and standards:
Code
1. Philippine Society Mechanical Code (PSME Code)
2. Uniform Mechanical Code
3. Fire Code of the Philippines
4. National Building Code of the Philippines
5. Philippine Electrical Code
6. Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
7. Uniform Building Code
Standards
1. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE), current editions
2. American Society of Mechanical Engineer (ASME)
3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
4. American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM)
5. Air Moving and Conditioning Association (AMCA)
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6. Air Diffusion Council (ADC)

7. American National Standard Institute (ANSI)
8. American Refrigeration Institute (ARI)
9. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor’s National
Association, Inc. (SMACNA)
10. National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA)
11. Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
12. Factory Mutual (FM)
13. Deutsh Industrie Norm (DIN)
14. Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS)
15. British Standards (BS)
6.1 Description of System
Air-Conditioning System. The air-conditioning requirement of the

building shall be served by a direct-expansion, Variable
Refrigerant Flow (VRF) units. Air-conditioned areas shall be
provided with a combined ceiling-concealed type Fan Coil Units
and split-type wall mounted Fan Coil Units. Outdoor units (ACCU)
shall be located at each respective floor level. The condensing
units can be installed and hanged with brackets or floor-mounted.
Ventilating System. All toilet, pantries, and active storage rooms

shall be provided with local mechanical exhaust fans. Air
ventilation shall be through galvanized steel ductwork.
Air Pressurization and Smoke Venting System. The stairwells are

pressurized in the event of fire through the automatic operation
of the pressurization fans. Pressurization air will be injected at
every other floor. In the event of fire, the floor on fire shall be
subjected to smoke evacuation, while the floors above and below
it shall be pressurized. The vestibule of the floor on fire shall be
kept under neutral pressure. Fire mode operation of both stairwell
pressurization and smoke evacuation fans shall be at the
activation of the smoke detection system.
Design of overhead water tank and cistern shall be made,
including its water pumping system.
6.2 Equipment Specification Guideline
1. Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Units
a. General
a.1 Unit shall be air cooled, split-type, multi-system air

conditioner consisting of one outdoor unit and
plural indoor units, each having capability to cool
independently for the requirements of the rooms.
Up to 8 different type and capacity, indoor units can
be connected to one refrigerant circuit and
controlled individually.
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a.2 Inverter controlled compressor shall be capable of

changing the speed linearly to follow variations in
cooling and heating load. Outdoor unit shall be
suitable for mix-match connection of the following
models: (1) Ceiling concealed type; (2) Wall
mounted type.
a.3 The refrigerant piping can be extended up to 100m
with 50m level difference without any oil traps. The
50m level difference is based on the case where the
outdoor unit is located above the indoor unit.
Where the outdoor unit is located under the indoor
unit, the difference is at maximum of 40m. The
level difference between indoor units in one
refrigerant circuit shall be 15m. Both indoor unit
and outdoor unit are assembled, tested, and
charged with refrigerant at the factory.
b. Capacity
Unit shall have a total capacity as shown on the

equipment schedule on the plans.
c. Refrigerant Circuit
c.1 The refrigerant circuit shall include an accumulator,

plural electronic expansion valves, one or two oil
separators, a receiver and liquid and gas shutoff
valves. Filter drier and crankcase heaters shall be
furnished.
c.2 The outdoor unit shall have one of scroll type or two
of reciprocating or scroll compressors. The indoor
unit shall be equipped with an electronic control
valve to control refrigerant flow individually.
d. Safety Devices
The following safety devices shall be part of the outdoor

unit; high pressure switch, fused crankcase heater,
fusible plug, thermal protectors for compressor and fan
motor, over current protection for inverter, short
recycling protection timer.
e. Oil Recovery System
Unit shall be equipped with an oil recovery system to

ensure stable operation with long refrigerant piping.
f. Oil Equalizer System
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The outdoor unit with 2 compressors shall be equipped

with an oil equalizer system to avoid unbalance between
2 compressors.
g. Controls
g.1 Outdoor unit shall have a minimum of 12 capacity

steps to meet load fluctuation and indoor unit
individual control in case of inverter series.
g.2 Computerized Proportional - Integral Derivative
(PID) control shall be used to maintain a correct
room temperature.
g.3 Unit shall be equipped with a self-diagnosis circuit
for easy maintenance and service.
g.4 The indoor unit shall be operated individually and
each having a remote controller with an ON/OFF
switch, a fan speed selector, a timer, a thermostat
setting button and LCD which indicates
temperature setting, operation mode, malfunction
code and filter cleaning timing, etc.
g.5 The remote controller shall store the latest
malfunction code for easy maintenance.
g.6 Up to 16 indoor units can be controlled by one
remote controller in case of group control
operation.
h. Related Accessories
h.1 The following accessories shall be provided:
Piping branches and headers with insulation for

quick work and smooth refrigerant flow;
Remote control devices for operation and

monitoring of indoor unit from remote;
Multi-function centralized controller.
h.2 The monitoring function shall be capable of

indicating operation and trouble signals of the
indoor and outdoor unit to the remote.
h.3 Outdoor unit shall be provided with anti-corrosion

treatment.

with the design construction plans.
The work also includes testing, adjustments, balancing and

commissioning of systems installed.

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7. Electrical and IT Works
The Contractor shall design for the electrical and power supply system of
the building in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code, Philippine
Mechanical Code, Fire Code of the Philippines, International Life Safety
Code (NFPA 101), National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), National Building
Code of the Philippines and other relevant codes, laws and ordinances.
The Contractor shall supply and install complete lighting system including
all lighting fixtures, conduits, fittings, wires and wiring devices as well as
grounding system and lightning arrester. The use of energy efficient lights
is mandatory. The Contractor shall likewise furnish and install complete
power system including all feeders, branch, circuits, wires and wiring
devices. The Contractor shall supply and furnish all materials brand new
and of superior quality. All wires must be sized to accommodate peak
loads and future installation of additional electric-powered equipment and
machineries.
The Contractor shall likewise supply and install local area network (LAN)
wiring and structured cabling and other accessories suited for fiber optic
connection for automatic link to the main office. Provision shall be made
for voice and data system. The Contractor shall coordinate with the DOJ-
ICT personnel and its voice and data service providers for the
configuration of the communications system. The Contractor shall supply
and furnish all materials brand new and of superior quality. All wirings
and accessories must be properly sized suited for the operation of training
facility.
The Contractor shall supply and install: (1) Multi-Media Conference

System (2) Audio System at appropriate locations including all wiring and
wiring devices, (3) WIFI systems across all location in the building and
other accessories necessary for its function and operation. The Contractor
shall supply and furnish all materials brand new and of superior quality.
In general, electrical and IT works shall consist of the following:
1. Electrical layout plan showing system of wiring, source, distribution,

riser diagrams, panel boxes, and switches, and all other pertinent
material as required by approving agencies.
2. A stand-by Generator Set, equipped with Automatic Transfer Switch

(ATS), shall be provided as alternative power source to supply the
entire building during power interruptions. Gen-set room shall be
strategically located and designed as part of the site development.
3. Power provision shall be provided by the Contractor; however, the

demand load, power supply and distribution line shall be coordinated
by the Contractor with the local utility provider, assisted by the
Owner. Application for new power meter and load deposit fee for the
power transformer shall be facilitated and borne by the Owner but
the required documentary requirements such as load computation,
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electrical plans and diagrams shall be provided by the Contractor.

Power house/mechanical room with transformer pad shall be
strategically located and designed as part of the site development.
Electrical wirings and accessories shall be:
i. Service Entrance – All wirings shall be THHN, IMC conduit, UL

listed or approved equal.
ii. Interior Wiring – All wirings shall be THHN, 3.5mm² minimum
size in PVC, sch. 40 conduit
iii. Devices – All switches and receptacle shall be flush mounted
type, 15 amperes, grounding type for convenience outlet.
iv. Lighting Fixtures – Use power-saving type fixture or LED lighting
fixtures.
v. Circuit Breaker – Bolt-on type, 10 kaic minimum. (Note: Use circuit
breaker with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). Feeding circuit
with devices expose to wet location).
vi. Panel Board – Ga. 16 GI sheet powder coated finish.
4. Security Monitoring System
i. CCTV – Shall provide the necessary devices including wiring,

accessories and equipment.
ii. Video Server – Shall be provided at the data center/server

room.
iii. Camera – Shall be provided and strategically located at all

public areas such as entrance, exit, hallways, corridors,
elevator, driveways, lobby, parking, loading/unloading area,
tellers and frontlines.
iv. Monitor – Shall provide at least 62-inch television with Cable

TV (CATV) provision to be located at the following areas:
(1) Data Center/Server room.
5. Fire Detection and Alarm System and Emergency Signages
i. Every room and office shall be provided with smoke detector

with 6.5-meter radius coverage or as specified in the Fire Code
of the Philippines.
ii. Every exit door and stairs shall be provided with Manual Pull
Station and Bell/Siren.
iii. Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) for the building shall be located
at the ground floor near the receiving or information area.
iv. Provision shall be made on the use of photoluminescent (PL)

exit signs and emergency signages.
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6. Telephone
i. Service Entrance Provision – Shall be provided by the local utility

provider.
ii. Location of Service Entrance – Shall coordinate up to the Main

Distribution Frame (MDF) of the building.
iii. Provide 1-50mm diameter PVC conduit spare for future

expansion.
iv. Main Distribution Frame (MDF) – Size shall be size up to 30%

spare provision for future expansion, use Ga. 16 GI sheet in
powder coated finish.
v. Telephone Terminal Connection (TTC) – Shall be provided for

every floor level.
vi. Telephone system design shall suit the building’s function as

training venue and as multi-purpose covered court.
7. Data
i. Main Tapping Hub – Shall be provided inside the IT/EDP room

or electrical room.
ii. Local Area Network (LAN) – Shall be provided including LAN

wiring using fiber optic cabling and provisions for LAN
expansion and development.
iii. Wide Area Network
iv. Where necessary rooms and offices shall be provided with data
point, size and type shall correspond to the need of every
office.
v. Shall be compliant to the requirement of establishing Data
Center.
vi. Design shall be coordinated with the Owner’s IT personnel and

the Owner’s intranet/internet service provider.
8. Structured Cabling
The Contractor shall supply and set up full cabling infrastructure to

support data and voice points. The Owner reserves the right to revise
the number of data and voice points required during the actual
implementation. The Contractor is required to propose a solution to
implement cabling system with the Structured Cabling System which
include the following sub-systems:
(1) Work Area Sub-System

(2) Horizontal Sub-System
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(3) Backbone Sub-System

(4) Telecommunication Room/Equipment Room/Entrance
Facilities Racking Sub-System
(5) Telecommunication Room/Equipment Room/Entrance
Facilities Fiber Pathway Sub-System.
The Structured Cabling System shall comply to the ANSI/EIA/TIA-

568-B.2-1 Class E performance requirements, including ‘Component
Compliance’ and ‘Channel Compliance’. Independent channel test
reports must be produced for the system that is to be installed for
both the channel and verification that the individual components are
compliant.
International standards may be referenced where local standards do

not provide adequate information for detailed administration
scheme’s and support of BAS (Building Automation System) cabling
systems. These include but are not limited to:
• ISO 11801 - Specification of Structured Cabling for use within

commercial premises
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A - Administration Standard for the
Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 - Commercial Building
Telecommunications Cabling Standard
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-607 “Commercial Building Grounding / Bonding
Requirements”.
• TIA-942 – Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for
Data Centers
• ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, CSA C22.1
• ANSI/EIA/TIA 492AAAC (OM3)
• BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manuals
• Any local mandatory regulations
The Contractor shall have a quality system in place that conforms to

the requirements of ISO 9000 series of quality related standards, or
shall provide details of progression toward accreditation to the
relevant standard.
The Contractor shall supply, install and perform the following cabling
requirement:
a. 50/125um OM3 multi-mode fiber optic cables for the network

backbones in each building;
b. 9/125um OS1 single mode fiber optic cables for the network
backbones exceeding 500m;
c. Category 6 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) copper cables for

horizontal cabling;
d. perform end-to-end test for all data cables and information

outlets and document the test results;
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e. shall test all fiber and UTP cables with proposed network
equipment test tools;
f. shall label all cables, information outlets and patch panels

according to standards consistent with industrial practice;
g. shall provide complete documentation including schematic

diagrams and drawings showing cable routing, cable runs,
location of information outlet and patch panel configurations,
together with full supporting documentation;
h. shall provide any necessary screws, anchors, clamps, tie

wraps, distribution rings, wire mouldings, miscellaneous
grounding and support hardware, etc., necessary to facilitate
the installation of the complete Structured Cabling System;
i. shall maintain conductor polarity (tip and ring) identification

at the Work Area Sub-system, Horizontal Sub-system, and
Backbone Sub-system locations in accordance with industry
practices.
9.1 System Technical Requirements
The complete Structured Cabling System to be installed for this

project shall be suitable to support analog and digital voice
applications, data, local area networks (LAN), video and low
voltage devices for building controls and management on a
common cabling platform. The systems to be supported include,
but are not limited to:
Telecommunications
(a) Telephone
(b) Facsimile
(c) Telecom leased lines, including data services (DDS)
(d) ISDN services, up to 2.048 Mbps
(e) Exchange line services for PABX
Data Networks
(a) IEEE RS - 232-D, RS - 422, RS - 485
(b) IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
(c) IEEE 802.3 10Base-FL
(d) IEEE 802.3 100Base-TX
(e) IEEE 802.3 100Base-FX
(f) IEEE 802.3 1000Base-T
(g) IEEE 802.3 1000Base-TX
(h) IEEE 802.3 1000Base-SX
(i) IEEE 802.3 1000Base-LX
(j) IEEE 802.AE-10Gbase-SR
(k) IEEE 802.3 10Gbase-T
(l) ATM
(m) FDDI
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(n) TP-PMD
(o) DTE Power Compliance to IEC 60603-7-7
section 6.4.4, IEC 60603-7-7section 6.4.4, IEC
60603-7-7section 6.4.2,
IEC 60603-7-7section 6.4.1
9.2 Equipment/Station Patch Cord
The equipment/station patch cord shall meet or exceed the

following standards:
(a) All Category 6 TX PLUS equipment/station patch cords shall

be factory terminated and supported by the system
manufacturer with modular plugs featuring PAN-PLUG™ one-
piece, tangle-free latch design and clear strain-relief boots to
support easy moves, adds and changes.
(b) The type of cable used for equipment/station cords shall be

4 pair Category 6 unshielded twisted pair UTP of a stranded
construction. Each patch cord shall be QC, 100%
performance tested at the factory in a channel test to the
proposed TIA/EIA Category 6 standard.
(c) All equipment/station patch cord shall contain a moulded

strain relief for the cable termination.
(d) All equipment/station patch cord shall consist of round, 24

gauge tinned copper, stranded conductors insulated with
solid polyolefin, tightly twisted into individual pairs and
jacketed with flame retardant PVC. The patch cord shall
come in standard lengths of one, two, three, and five meters
and six standard colors of Off White, Black, Blue, Green, Red
and Yellow.
(e) All equipment/station patch cord shall be UL rated 1863 and

meets IEC 60603-7.
(f) All equipment/station patch cord shall meet FCC Part 68

Subpart F; contacts plated with 50 micro-inches of gold.
(g) The length of each station patch cord in Work Area shall be
2 meters, and the length of each equipment patch cord in
Telecommunication Room/Equipment Room/Entrance
Facility shall be either 2, 3 or 5 meters.
9.3 Work Area Sub-System
9.3.1 At each work area location the Contractor shall install two
(2) RJ45 to RJ45 ‘Data’ work area station patch cord into
the telecommunication outlet (TO) designated as the
‘Data’ service. The exact configuration of which TO will be
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designated as the data outlet shall be confirmed with the

Client prior to installation.
9.3.2 Telecommunication Outlet
(a) All telecommunications outlet (TO) shall be RJ45 8

position 8 conductor modular jack.
(b) Please refer to 6.5.6 for Copper Termination
Hardware.
(c) All TO shall meet the requirements of ISO11801,
EIA/TIA-568-B.2-1, for Category 6, Class D.
(d) All TO shall accept 22 to 26 AWG insulated wire.
(e) All TO shall be wired in ANSI/TIA/EIA T568B wiring
schemes.
(f) All TO’s shall be able to accommodate re-terminations
without incurring permanent deformation or exhibiting
signal degradation.
(g) All TO’s shall be Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) listed.
(h) Slope shutter faceplate that angles the modular jack to
prevent kink is preferred. The distance from the rear
of the jack to any surface behind the faceplate shall be
a minimum of 30mm. If this distance cannot be
achieved a surface mounted box shall be installed.
(i) All outlet box must be secured firmly to the floor or
wall. No outlet box should be hang loosely on the wall
or left loosely on the floor.
(j) The Contractor shall install two (2) modular jacks on
the faceplate of each Service Outlet Box (SOB) in raised
floor areas.
(k) For non-raised floor areas, Contractor will have to
provide outlet box and secure the knock out box on to
any firm surface (floor or concrete wall).
9.3.3 Service Outlet Box (SOB)
(a) Both power outlets and telecommunication outlets to

the raised-floor and under floor trunking outlet work
area are on an integrated SOB. However, Contractor
will have to provide the open adapter plate on the SOB.
The telecommunication outlets shall be installed on the
faceplate, which will be screwed onto the adapter
plates of the SOB.
(b) The Contractor can propose, as an option, an angled
adapter plate such that the telecommunication outlet
can be installed at an angle, so as to relieve the
bending strain on the station patch cord.
(c) The Contractor shall fill all unused holes in the adapter
plate of the SOB with stopper plugs.
9.4 Horizontal Sub-System
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9.4.1 All installed cables must be fixed and supported in an

appropriate manner to a surface. No loose or trailing
cables shall be permitted. Cable trays shall be used
whenever possible in raised floor voids, trunking must be
used on walls.
9.4.2 Horizontal Cabling provides connections from the Floor

Distributor (FD) to the Telecommunications Outlets (TO’s)
in the Work Area. It consists of the horizontal transmission
media, the associated connecting hardware terminating
this media and TO’s in the Work Area. Each floor of a
building will be served by its own Telecommunications
Room unless otherwise specified.
9.4.3 Horizontal Cable
Category 6 UTP Cable
(a) The PANNET TX Copper Cable or equivalent shall be

used for the horizontal cabling subsystem. The
Contractor shall supply and install horizontal cables
to connect each Terminal Outlet (TO) to the FD
termination hardware for the respective floor.
(b) The type of horizontal cables used for each work
location shall be 4 pair Category 6 unshielded twisted
pair UTP of a solid construction.
(c) All horizontal cables shall conform to or exceed the
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B Commercial Building
Telecommunications Cabling Standard for Category
6, Class D.
(d) All horizontal cables shall be Underwriter’s
Laboratories (UL) listed type CM, UL 1685. The type
of horizontal cables used for each work location shall
be 4 pair CATEGORY 6 PLUS unshielded twisted pair
UTP of a solid construction. The cross separator of
Cat 6 UTP pairs is required.
(e) All horizontal cables shall be composed of 24 AWG
solid copper conductors, insulated with high density
polyolefin. The insulated conductors are to be
twisted into pairs and jacketed with Polyvinyl
Chloride (PVC) and shall meet or exceed IEC 61156-
5 and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 Category 6
component standards.
(f) The horizontal cables shall be run using a star

topology format from the TR on each floor to every
individual TO. All cable routes must follow the routes
and directions described on the drawings.
(g) The length of each individual run of horizontal cable
from the TR to the TO shall not exceed 90m.
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(h) The Contractor shall observe the bending radius and

pulling strength requirements of the horizontal cable
during handling and installation.
(i) Each run of cable between the TR and the TO shall
be continuous without any joints or splices, except
where consolidation points are required (See
‘Consolidation Points’). Installation practices shall
comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B and any
manufacturer’s particular requirements.
(j) Authorized cables from the cabling manufacturer
must be used.
9.5 Backbone Sub-System
The main cable route within a building and between building is

called the Building Backbone system. It is the Building
Distributor (BD) to the Floor Distributors (FD’s). It consists of
the backbone transmission media between these locations and
the associated connecting hardware terminating this
transmission media. It is installed in a star topology.
The Building Backbone Subsystem shall include
vertical/horizontal runs of in-building cable between the BD and
the FD’s of the building.
9.5.1 Fiber Optic Cables
1) The Contractor shall supply and install Optic-core

multi-core fiber optic cables as the vertical/horizontal
backbone cables as noted in this specification and in
the drawings. The Contractor shall observe the
bending radius and pulling strength requirements of all
backbone cables during handling and installation.
2) Each fiber shall be buffered with color-coded PVC for

identification for multi-core fiber optics cable. The
connector for Multi-mode should be SFP, LC connector
or SC connector.
3) The fiber optic cable shall meet the NEC requirements

for OFNR and comply with Bell core, FDDI,
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1, IEC and ICEA standards.
4) All Multimode optical fiber cables shall be graded index

with core/cladding construction of 50/125 m; the fiber
shall be compliant to the performance specifications for
OM3 Multimode fiber detailed in ISO11801.
5) All Single mode optical fiber cables shall be

graded index with core/cladding construction of
9/125 m; the fiber shall be compliant to the
performance specifications for OS1 Single mode
fiber detailed in ISO11801
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6) OS1 fibers meet or exceed numerous standards for

optical fiber, including ITU-TG.652, IEC 0793-1, and
TIA-492CAAA. These fibers ensure compatibility with
legacy fiber and the geometric properties contribute to
minimizing splice loss and increasing splice yield.
7) The fiber optic cable shall be protected by means of

either a cable tray or enclosure and a dedicated fiber
routing system at all times. Each end of the fiber optic
cable shall contain a slack storage box with
approximately three (3) meters of cable slack.
Maximum Cable Attenuation Performance

for Indoor Optical Fibers (dB/km)
OM1, OM2 & OM3 OS1

Multimode Fiber Single mode Fiber
Transmission
Wavelength 850nm 1,300nm 1,310nm 1,550nm
Maximum
Attenuation 3.5 1.5 1.0 1.0
8) The fiber backbone subsystem shall include multimode

fiber optics within the building and for high speed Local
Area Network data backbone. Single mode fiber optics
will be used for backbone distance exceeding 500m.
9) The Contractor shall run the fiber optic cables in star

topology.
10) The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment

for the installation of fiber optic cables.
11) Each run of cable between two termination points shall

be continuous without any joints or splices. Splicing is
only allowed at the end of the cables for connection
purposes. Splicing is not allowed for extending the
cables.
9.5.2 Fiber Optic Termination Hardware
All fiber optic cables shall be fully terminated utilizing

Opticom fiber termination tray or drawer (FMT1 or FMD1),
and shall be suitable for the termination of the type of fiber
optic cabling utilized.
(a) Each fiber termination tray/drawer shall provide cross-

connect, inter-connect and splicing capabilities and
shall contain the proper management troughs for
supporting and routing the fiber patch cables.
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(b) Each fiber termination tray/drawer shall consist of side

and rear cable entry with facility for slack storage to
limit the bending radius of the optical fibers.
(c) Each fiber termination tray/drawer shall provide strain

relief for the incoming and/or outgoing fiber optic
cables.
(d) Each fiber termination tray/drawer shall be capable of

19” rack mounting.
(e) Fiber termination tray/drawer shall be available in

configurations able to accommodate either 12, 16, 24,
28, 32, 48, 72 or 96 individual fiber optic connectors.
(f) Fiber termination tray/drawer shall be modular in

design and capable of accommodating modular fiber
adapter panel (FAP) with SC or LC fiber optic
connectors.
9.5.3 SC Fiber Optic Connectors
SC connectors shall meet or exceed the following

specifications:
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-604 FOCIS-3 compatible; exceeds
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3 requirement.
• Ferrule type: 2.5mm Zirconia ceramic ferrule.
• Insertion Loss: 0.1dB average (multimode), 0.15dB
(single mode).
• Return Loss: >20dB (multimode), >40dB (single
mode)
• Free floating housing to ensure complete latching
even when inserted by the boot.
• Pre-assembled inner housing to simplifies assembly
and reduces installer error for lower installed cost.
• Full length adhesive fill tube to prevents adhesive
from entering internal cavity of connector to reduce
installer error.
• Non-optical disconnect to maintain data
transmission under tensile loads for jacket cable for
network reliability.
• High temperature thermoplastic design to allow use
of high glass transition temperature epoxies (with
cure temperatures up to 150 degrees C).
• Be available in versions suitable for termination of
both Multimode and Single mode fiber.
both buffered and jacketed fiber.
• Be suitable for both simplex and duplex mounting
arrangements.
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• When used in a duplex mounting arrangement,

color coded boots shall be used for fiber
identification.
9.5.4 LC Fiber Optic Connectors
LC connectors shall meet or exceed the following

specifications:
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-604 FOCIS-10 compatible; exceeds

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3 requirement
• Ferrule type: 1.25mm Zirconia ceramic ferrule
• Insertion Loss: 0.1dB average (multimode and
single mode)
• Return Loss: >20dB (multimode), >40dB (single
mode)
• Rear pivot with anti-snag latch design to reduce
latch fatigue and resist cable snagging
• Connector body design suitable for both simplex
and duplex applications
• Independent free-floating ferrules to ensures
physical fiber contact for consistent low return loss,
unlike unitary multi-fiber ferrule connectors
both buffered and jacketed fiber
• Be suitable for both simplex and duplex mounting
arrangements
• When used in a duplex mounting arrangement,
color coded boots shall be used for fiber
identification
9.5.5 Fiber Optic Cord
The Contractor shall supply and install fiber optic patch

cords for cross-connection and inter-connection of fiber
optic connectors in fiber termination trays.
The type of fiber optic patch cords to be used shall be

selected to suit the type of fiber optic connector that is
installed in the corresponding fiber termination tray. For
example, if OM3 fiber is installed then OM3 patch cords
shall be supplied to match.
1) Multimode 62.5/125µm and 50/125µm Fiber Optic

Patch Cords
• Designed and tested to pass all TIA/EIA-568-B.3

performance requirements
• Insertion loss per connection: 0.10dB typical;
0.30dB maximum
• 100% factory tested for insertion loss
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• Lifetime traceability of test data to a Q.C. number

on each patch cord
• Meets UL1666 (OFNR) flame ratings
• Duplex Patch Cords include Duplex Clips to
maintain polarity
2) Single mode 9/125µm Fiber Optic Patch Cords
• Passes all TIA/EIA-568-B.3 performance

requirements
• 100% factory inspected end face geometry in
compliance with Telcordia GR-326-CORE, Issue 3
• Typical insertion loss per connection: 0.25dB
• UPC polished (55dB min. Return Loss)
• 100% factory tested and inspected for insertion
loss and return loss
• Meets UL1666 (OFNR) flame ratings
• Lifetime traceability of test data to a Q.C. number
on each patch cord
• Duplex Patch Cords include Duplex Clips to
maintain polarity
9.6 Telecommunication Room / Equipment Room / Entrance Facilities

Racking Sub-System
9.6.1 Open Rack
1) The Contractor must provide Patch Runner open rack

with complete cable management and accessories for
telecommunication room, equipment room or entrance
facilities in the building.
2) The open rack shall be 2-post or 4-post, 45U 19” wide

with complete cable management and accessories.
3) The type, make and model of the 2-post rack shall

meet the following specification:
• Meets EIA-310-D
• UL Listed 1000 lbs.
• Printed rack space identification
• Double-sided #12-24 mounting holes
• Vertical cable manager on both sides of the 2
post rack for cable management
• Width of the vertical cable manager shall be
available in 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” or 15” size
• Vertical cable manager shall provide cable
management front and back
• Cable management has integral bend radius
control to protect cable from being pinched,
crushed, or strained for network integrity
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• Vertical cable manager shall accept

removable, dual hinge metal door that can
open to right or left
• Vertical cable manager shall have slack
management spools to manage cable slack
4) The type, make and model of the 4-post rack shall

meet the following specification:
• Meets EIA-310-D
• Dimensions - 84”H x 23.3”W x 30.2”D
• Welded steel construction with UL Listed 2000 lbs.
• Printed rack space identification
• Double-sided #12-24 mounting holes
• Independent adjustable rear and front
mounting rails to support equipment mounting
depth range from 3” to 30” and provide design
flexibility
• Vertical cable manager on both sides of the 4
post rack for cable management
• Width of the vertical cable manager shall be
available in 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” or 15” size
• Vertical cable manager shall provide cable
management front and back
crushed, or strained for network integrity
• Vertical cable manager shall accept
removable, dual hinge metal door that can
open to right or left
• Vertical cable manager shall have slack
management spools to manage cable slack
9.6.2 Network Switch Cabinet
1) The Contractor must provide Net-Access switch cabinet

2) The cabinets shall be 800mm x 1044mm, 45U 19” wide

with complete cable management and accessories.
3) The type, make and model of the cabinet shall meet

the following specification:
• UL Listed 2500lbs
• All welded frame construction.
• Adjustable equipment #12-24 mounting rails.
• Equipment mounting depths up to 25.9” (658mm).
• Black polyester epoxy powder coat finish.
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• Rack units are numbered and indexed for

identification
• Vertical cable management channels on both
sides as side rails.
• Cable managers provided for both the front
and rear of the cabinet that can be used for
cable management.
crushed, or strained for network integrity.
• Dual hinge front door can be opened in either
direction
• Removable front and rear doors, and side
panels.
• Fully integrated, electrically bonded structure
with a single grounding connection.
• Optimized thermal management capability.
• Casters field installable without tipping cabinet.
9.6.3 Server Cabinet
1) The Contractor must provide Net-Serv server cabinet

2) The cabinets shall be 600mm x 1200mm or 700mm x

1200mm, 42U or 45U 19” wide with complete cable
management and accessories.
3) 24-port modular patch panel must be used for copper

application.
4) Fiber mount tray or drawer with 2x 6-port duplex SC

OM3 fiber adapter panel must be used for fiber
application.
5) The type, make and model of the cabinet shall meet

the following specification:
• UL Listed 2500lbs
• Compliance with EIA-310-D and TIA/EIA-942
• All welded frame construction.
• Black Polyester epoxy powder coat finish.
• Modular cable management channels provide
optimal and discreet channels for managing and
protecting cables.
• Modular cable management fingers provide
bend radius control for each rack unit and can
be positioned where required on two rear posts
for cable protection, provide design flexibility,
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scalability, and improved aesthetics for easier

moves, adds, and changes.
• Perforated front door shall hinge left and be
capable of changing to hinge right.
• Split perforated rear door shall open in the
middle to minimize door swing footprint.
• Removable front and rear doors, and side
panels.
• Fully integrated, electrically bonded structure
with a single grounding connection.
• Optimized thermal management capability.
• Server Cabinet must be well ventilated.
9.7 Telecommunication Room / Equipment Room / Entrance Facilities

Fiber Pathway Sub-System
1) The Fiber Runner system shall be a protective routing

system for Fiber optic cables, patch cords and pigtails.
2) The Fiber Runner system shall provide a safe and efficient

means for routing Optical to and from Fiber optic terminal
equipment and Fiber distribution devices.
3) The Fiber Runner system shall include various basic

components such as snap-together Quick Lock couplers,
channels, spill-over, fittings, mounting brackets and
accessories.
4) The channel shall be used to carry the Fibers horizontally

or vertically throughout the installation, and comes in sizes
of 2x2, 4x4, 6x4, 12x4 and 24x4.
5) The fittings shall be used for changing direction, making

transition, and routing of Fiber into and out of the system.
The Quick Lock couplers shall provide a means for
mechanically joining the channel and fittings.
6) Adjoining pieces are snapped together and require no tools

for assembly and disassembly. The mounting brackets
shall be used to attach the system to auxiliary framing,
cable racks, or equipment racks.
7) All Fiber carrying components of the Fiber Runner system

shall be designed to provide easy access for installing and
routing of Optical Fibers. Snap-on, hinged channel covers
and split fitting covers allow easy access to cables without
fully removing covers.
8) Optical Fibers shall be placed in position rather than having

to be threaded through the system.
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9) A minimum bend radius of two inches shall be maintained

at all fittings.
10) Spill-over installation shall not destruct the Fiber Runner

system.
11) The Fiber Runner system shall be compliance to UL 2024A

and NEBS GR-63.
12) Non-metallic channel and fitting construction.
9.8 Physical Network Security System
9.8.1 RJ45 Plug Lock-in Device
1) All critical UTP RJ45 station patch cord and equipment

patch cord shall be physically secure with RJ45 plug
lock-in device to prevent unauthorized access.
2) The RJ45 plug lock-in device shall prevent

unauthorized removal of patch cord, IP phone, other
networking equipment or critical connection.
3) The RJ45 plug lock-in device must be compatible with

VoIP phones to deter unauthorized users from moving
or stealing phones, helping to maintain E911
availability and compliance.
4) The RJ45 plug lock-in device shall be installed without

interfering with adjacent jacks and plugs, even in high
density applications.
5) The RJ45 plug lock-in device shall allow plug to be

locked into or released from jack for enhanced
physical security.
6) The RJ45 plug lock-in device shall provide different

colour-coding (up to 6 colors) for visual identification.
9.8.2 RJ45 Jack Blockout Device
1) All unused telecommunications outlet must be

secured with RJ45 blockout device to block
unauthorized access to RJ45 socket.
2) The RJ45 jack blockout device shall block

unauthorized access to jacks and potentially harmful
foreign objects.
3) The RJ45 jack blockout device must be compatible

with most RJ45 jacks to accommodate a variety of
applications and does not interfere with jack contacts.
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4) The RJ45 jack blockout device shall be installed or

removed without interfering with adjacent jacks or
hardware.
5) The RJ45 jack blockout device shall only be released

with the special removal tool.
6) The RJ45 jack blockout device shall provide different

color-coding (up to 6 colors) for visual identification.
9.9 Cable Installation Practices
9.9.1 Horizontal Cabling Common Installation Practices
1) The use of nylon tie wraps is not allowed in any

portion of the horizontal cabling installation. Velcro
style, hook and loop ties with a minimum width of 7
mm (.25in) shall be used to secure and dress cable.
Black or white in color is preferred.
2) Avoid sharp bends that exceed four (4) times the

outside diameter of the cable being installed e.g.
cable diameter = 8 mm (.33 in), minimum bend radius
would be 32 mm (1.24 in).
3) Care should be exercised to avoid twisting of cable

during installation.
4) No kinks or hard twists are allowed in any cable run.
5) Maximum pulling tensions for four pair 23-24 AWG

UTP cables shall not exceed 110 Newton (25 lbs.) per
304.8 mm (12 in) to avoid stretching the conductor
during installation.
6) Minimum amount of slack at the outlet is 304.8 mm (12

in).
7) Where raised floors are installed, the slack can be

made up under the floor. Slack under a floor must be
in a figure “8” configuration.
8) The maximum distance for the permanent link

(excluding patch cables) will not exceed 90 m (295
ft).
9.9.2 Horizontal Cable slack or Service Loops
1) Shall be provided at each end of installed horizontal

cable plant.
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Where possible the recommended minimum amount

of slack for all cabling in the communications room
should be 3 m (10 ft.) and slack must be in a figure
“8” configuration. Service loop should be 1 m (3.3 ft.)
for optical fiber and 304.8(12 in) for twisted pair at
the outlet. Include the slack in all length calculations
to ensure cable permanent link does not exceed 90 m
(295 ft.).
2) In some cases, it might not possible to provide a slack

loop.
3) Do not use patch cable connectors or extenders to

increase any cable length.
4) Do not secure communications cables to power cords.
5) Do not secure patch cables in a loop.
6) Do not install Velcro cable ties within 609.6 mm (24

in) of a bend or turn.
7) Cable jacket removal must be the minimum possible

when terminating jacks ensuring the integrity of the
pair wire twist is maintained. Jacket removal shall not
exceed a maximum of 25mm (0.25in.)
9.9.3 Cable Tray, J-Hooks, and Conduits
1) Precautions that should be observed include the

elimination of cable stress as caused by tension in
suspended cable runs not located in cable tray or
conduit.
2) J-Hooks shall be installed alternated between 1219.2

mm (4 ft.) and 1524 mm (5 ft.). The interval must
vary in a single run to prevent a standing wave
induction on the cable.
3) All cables exiting or leaving the raceway shall be

supported within 1524 mm (5 ft.) with an approved
support method.
4) Hook and loop or cable management rings are to be

spaced no greater than 1524 mm (5 ft.) apart. They
are not to support more than 50 single 4 pair or (25
duals 4 – pair) cables.
5) All communications cables shall be installed in a cable

tray, J-Hooks, wire way, or conduit and perpendicular
to fluorescent lighting and electrical power cables or
conduits.
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6) All cables shall remain within the pathway; cable tray,

wire way, or conduit until necessary to breakout at
the work area.
9.9.4 Other general practices
1) LAN signals shall not be split or shared with any other

signal
2) Only one connection per four pair cable/jack is allowed
3) The minimum clearance between electrical conduits

and communications cables routed in parallel under a
raised floor is 304.8 mm (12 in).
4) The minimum clearance between power cables and

communications cables routed in parallel is 304.8 mm
(12 in) except when in divided cable tray.
5) Install minimum of 152.4 mm (6 in) away from any

light fixture or other source of electromagnetic
interference (EMI).
6) Do not install communications cabling in elevator

shafts as this causes electrical interference.
7) Cables placed in conduit shall not exceed the fill

capacities as listed in the ANSI/EIA/TIA-569, even
though the maximum fill quantities as listed in
ANSI/NFPA 70 are less stringent.
8) Pull cables gradually and with constant tension, taking

care not to crush or pin bundles.
9) Be particularly careful when pulling cables around

corners, watching out for nails and sharp edges that
could damage the insulation.
10) Do not step on cable during installation.
11) If cable supports crush or compress horizontal copper

cables, the conductor pairs can be damaged. To avoid
this, use plastic stand-off cable staples rather than
metal cable staples or staple guns.
12) Support horizontal cable bundles using broad support

J-hooks or cable trays. Do not use narrow “bridle
rings” since they tend to crush the cables.
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13) Terminate per manufacturer instructions. Improper

terminations are another leading cause of cabling
performance problems.
14) Do not splice or repair damaged cables between the

IT Communications room and the outlet locations. A
new cable must be installed if there is any damage.
15) Do not install communications cables directly on top

of ceiling tiles, grids, or light fixtures. Always use
proper support e.g., cable tray, j-hooks, and other
approved methods to support the cables and keep
them at least 152.4 mm (6 in) in away from
fluorescent light fixtures.
16) Ceiling support wire or rod will not be the means of

supporting cables.
17) Communications cables shall not be supported from

power conduits or wire ways.
18) All cables shall be secured when exiting or leaving the

cable tray.
19) All cables exiting the cable tray shall have approved
strain relief maintaining bend radius.
9.10 Administration System.
The Administration system consists of labelling hardware for

providing circuit identification and patch cords and/or jumper
wire used for creating circuit connections at the cross connects.
The combined length of all patch cords, jumper wires and
equipment cords shall not exceed 10m.
The type of patch cords to be used shall be of the same category

of performance as the cable and connectivity components and
of the same manufacturer so the individual components form an
end to end warrantable solution.
9.11 Identification System
8.11.1 Horizontal Cabling

8.11.2 Telecommunications Outlets
8.11.3 Patch Cords
8.11.4 Server and Network Equipment Cabinets
9.12 Cable Testing Requirements.
All cable plant installed by the Contractor shall be fully tested as

detailed below. All test results shall be reported using the
Permanent link model to the requirements of ISO 11801 and
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ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B.2-1 for the Category 6 cabling system

installed. As a minimum requirement, the following parameters
shall be tested and recorded:
9.12.1 Data Grade Links (100% of cables) with a FLUKE DTX

Cable Analyzer Level III Approved Tester
1) Length in meters
2) Wire map
3) Insertion loss (attenuation)
4) Attenuation to cross talk ratio (ACR)
5) Power Sum attenuation to cross talk ratio (PSACR)
6) Pair-to-Pair Near End Cross Talk level (NEXT)
7) Power Sum Near End Cross Talk level (PSNEXT)
8) Pair-to-Pair Equal Level Far End Cross Talk level
(ELFEXT)
9) Power Sum Equal Level Far End Cross Talk level
(PSELFEXT)
10) Return loss
11) Propagation delay
12) Delay skew
13) Date of test
9.12.2 Voice Grade links (100% of pairs)
1) Pair continuity/rotation
2) Date of test
9.12.3 Fiber Optic links (100% of fibers)
1) Length in meters
2) Insertion loss of as measured at 850nm and
1,300nm, 1310nm and 1550nm in both directions
with a power meter
3) Date of test
9.13 Technical Support. On-site Move Day Support shall be provided

by the Contractor with his technical support staff who is
competent to trouble-shoot and fix problems, including his
Design Engineer responsible for the design of the system.


with the design construction plans.
9. Plumbing and Sanitary Works
The design of the water distribution system and facilities, sewer and
waste disposal system and storm drainage system, among others, shall
conform to the following codes and standards:
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i. Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

ii. Uniform Plumbing Code
iii. Sanitation Code of the Philippines
iv. Uniform Building Code
v. American Society of Plumbing Engineers Handbook
vi. American Society of Sanitary Engineers Handbook
vii. ASHRAE Handbook
All design considerations/assumptions shall be based on the technical and

detailed analyses and design computations.
The Contractor shall supply and install complete plumbing and sanitary
systems including fixtures, fittings, appurtenances and piping system,
among others. The use of low-flow fixtures is hereby recommended.
Complete installation shall mean not only the major equipment and
apparatus conveyed in these specifications, but all the incidental sundry
components necessary for the complete execution of the works and for
the proper operation of the installation, whether or not these supply
components are not mentioned in detail in these specifications.
The Contractor shall supply and furnish all materials brand new and of
superior quality.
All fixtures must be sized according to use and its projected number of
users.
The technical drawings and specifications shall clearly indicate all the
details required to ascertain the care and thoroughness devoted in the
preparation of the drawing.
9.1 Design criteria
1. Sanitary Drainage and Sewerage
1.1 Sanitary waste generated shall be drained by

gravity to the existing sewer line at ground level.
1.2 Drainage and sewerage shall be underground and

covered type system.
1.3 The drainage layout shall show all the required

information such as direction of flow, manhole-to-
manhole distances, and sizes of lines, invert
elevation of manholes/catch basins/canals, location
of outfalls, grits, grease traps, etc.
1.4 Septic vaults, sewer pipes, waste pipes and vent

pipes shall be provided and designed at appropriate
size to manage sanitary wastes.
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1.5 Sewer line shall be connected to the sewerage

system before discharging to the nearest city
drainage system.
1.6 Waste from kitchen sink shall be provided with

grease trap under the sink.
1.7 All sewer and waste lines shall be declog and leak
tested.
1.8 All fixtures shall be individually vented.
1.9 Cleanouts shall not exceed 15m apart for straight

horizontal run sewer line.
1.10 Provide a secured and isolated storage within the

laboratory premises for toxic heavy metals that are
due for disposal.
1.11 Provide a sewage treatment plant (STP) where the

general sanitary waste exceeds 15m3/day.
2. Storm Drainage System
2.1 Storm drainage shall be designed for an average

rainfall intensity if 12 inches per hour, 15-minute
duration, based on 10-year precipitation curve.
2.2 Minimum slope for pipes shall not be lesser than

½%.
2.3 Storm drainage shall be by gravity collection

system.
2.4 Roofs, decks, ledges and areas exposed to weather

shall be provided with the appropriate type of
drains and be connected into the downspouts or
leaders for disposal at the grade level into the rain
catcher system.
2.5 Storm drainage system for floors above grade level

shall be drained by gravity to the drainage line at
ground level.
2.6 Drainage shall be provided for machine rooms, air

handling unit (AHU) rooms, pump room, genset
room, transformer pad, aircon units and other
utilities where needed.
2.7 All gutter/roof drain shall be provided with strainer.
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2.8 Final disposal point shall be into the drainage line

at ground level.
3. Cold Water Distribution System
3.1 Metering – main water meter for the building.
3.2 Hose bibb shall be provided for the machine rooms,

genset rooms, pump rooms, parking areas, and
other utility rooms which requires water supply.
3.3 Group fixtures shall be provided with isolation valve

(IV) per toilet area supplied. Irrigation supply stub-
outs or hose bibb shall be provided on all planter’s
areas.
3.4 Water tank shall be clean, disinfected, and leak-

tested.
3.5 Booster pump and pressure tank, if any, shall be

provided to meet the required minimum pressure.
3.6 Pressure reducing valve shall be provided on floors

where pressure exceeds 80 psi.
3.7 Operating pressures of toilet/bathroom fixtures

shall be considered.
3.8 Occupant water demand as per code requirement.
4. Water Supply and Distribution System
The design shall be on the basis of the source and volume

of water supply, water consumption, piping network, and
conveyance in accordance with the applicable laws, rules
and regulations governing health, safety and sanitation.
4.1 Potable water supply will be sourced out from the

existing water mains in the area.
4.2 Water storage tank/cistern shall be designed to

accommodate fire and domestic uses where the
number and size shall be supported with design
computations.
4.3 Rainwater storage tank/cistern shall be considered

in the design. Water from this storage/cistern will
be used in flushing of toilet urinals, in watering of
plants. Provision shall be made for connection in
the water distribution system.
9.2 Material Specification Guideline
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1. Sewer and Vent System

1.a Sewer Lines – Lateral pipes shall be Polyvinyl Chloride
(PVC) Pipes (Series 1000) and Fittings, series 1000,
locally manufactured.
1.b Kitchen Waste Lines – PVC waste pipes and fittings,

imported, locally available.
1.c Vent Lines - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes and

Fittings, series 600, locally manufactured.
1.d Branch Vent - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes and

Fittings, series 600, locally manufactured.
2. Storm Drainage System
2.a Roof Drains – Dome type strainer brass metal body,

2.b Floor Drains – Square type with brass metal body,

2.c Downspouts – Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes or HDE

Pipes and Fittings, series 1000, locally manufactured.
2.d Collectors – Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes or HDE

Pipes and Fittings, series 1000, locally manufactured.
3. Water Distribution System
3.a Cold Water Lines (potable & non-potable) – For risers

and down-feeds: Polyprophylene Random Copolymer
(PPRC) Type 3, PN 20 pipes and fittings, imported,
locally available. For roughing-in of toilets:
Polyprophylene (PPRC) pipes and fittings, imported,
locally available.
3.b Hot Water Lines – Shall be copper pipe, locally

available.
3.c Fire Line – Shall be Galvanized Iron (G.I.) pipe, sch.

40, locally manufactured; fittings shall be malleable
steel, imported, locally available.
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4. Plumbing Fixtures
4.a Water Closet – flush valve or tank type, siphon jet,

floor or wall outlets, floor mounted, locally available.
Consider sensor type fixture.
4.b Lavatory – counter-top or wall-hung or under-the-

counter model, locally available. Consider sensor type
fixture.
4.c Urinal – flush valve, locally available. Consider sensor

type fixture.
4.d Kitchen sink – locally available.
4.e Utility sink – locally available.

with the design construction plans, at a suitable scale.

10. Fire Protection and Suppression Systems
The fire prevention requirements, automatic fire sprinkler, fire hydrants

and fire hoses shall be provided on locations as specified in the codes,
standards and local building laws, as applicable.
The work shall consider the design of fire hose cabinets, wet and dry
stand pipe system, provision of fire hose cabinets and wet and dry stand
pipe system, and design/layout of automatic fire sprinkler system. Fire
suppression system shall be the addressable type.
10.1 Codes and Standards
a. ASHRAE Handbook
b. NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code
c. NFPA 10 – Portable Fire Extinguishers
d. NFPA 14 – Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and
Hose System
10.2 Design Criteria
a. Portable Fire Extinguishers – shall be strategically located

and shall conform to NFPA 10 with maximum travel
distance equal to 75 ft.
b. For the hydraulic analysis, hose allowance shall be 2-

50GPM.
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c. Drain line for the system shall be provided with individual

remotest test connection for each zone served.
d. Special extinguishing system shall be provided on areas

where expensive/or electronic equipment are stored.
e. Generator room to be provided with portable fire

extinguishers.
f. Electrical room to be provided with portable fire

extinguishers, CO2 or FE-36 type.
g. Transformer vault/pad shall be provided with 100lbs.

wheeled type CO2 or FE-36 type fire extinguishers.
h. Fire Hose and Wet & Dry Stand Pipe
i. The fire hose cabinet shall be installed for the purpose

of extinguishing of fire in its incipient stage. Standpipe
system shall be meeting Class II requirement.
ii. The fire hose cabinet shall be located at prominent and

accessible position of each floor and the place shall be
near exits in corridor.
iii. The number of fire hose cabinet in each section of the

building is within 30 ft (9.20m) of a nozzle attached to
not more than 100 ft (30.50m) hose.
iv. The hose cabinets shall be made of sheet steel and

consist of hose valve, discharge nozzle and hose for
easy handling. The label of “HYDRANT” shall be affixed
to the front of cabinets.
v. Each discharge nozzle shall discharge water at more

than 50GPM (189.40 L/min).
vi. Hose length shall be 1-1/2” Ø x 100 ft. (40mmØ x 30m)

hose.
vii. The pump shall start automatically.
viii. The wet and dry stand pipe shall be located in non-
combustible fire-rated stair enclosures.
ix. The capacity of fire hose valve in dry stand pipe system
shall be more than 100GPM (379 L/min) and the
discharge pressure shall not be less than 65 psi.
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i. The portable and mobile type fire extinguishers of required

number and type shall be installed.
j. The portable ABC powder type fire extinguishers shall be

installed at the other areas (mechanical rooms, storage
rooms).
k. For flammable liquid, use Aqueous Film Foam System

(AFFS) to prevent pre-ignition. Maximum travel distance is
75 ft.
l. Use 1230 fire protection fluid fire suppression system for

server room/data center.
11.3 Material Specification Guideline
1. Fire Hose Cabinet

1.a Cabinet – Gauge #18, M.I. Steel, locally
manufactured.
1.b Hose – Imported, UL listed, rubber lined gasketed
hose.
1.c Fog Nozzle – Imported, UL listed, combination
fog/nozzle stream.
1.d Rack Pin – Locally manufactured.
2. Portable Fire Extinguisher – UL listed/FM approved,

conforming to NFPA 10.
3. Signs – Locally manufactured, samples for approval.
11.4 Pump and Motor System
The Contractor shall design, supply and install fire suppression

pumping and motor system that can accommodate the minimum
requirements in the operation of the system. All fire pump, jockey
pump, motor, sprinkler head, alarm assembly and alarm
supervision system shall be UL listed and FM approved.
At the end of the design stage, the Contractor is expected to come

up with the design construction plans.
All furnishings required in the scope of work shall be to the

satisfaction and approval by the Owner.
11. Permits
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The Contractor shall process and secure all the necessary permits as
required by authorities for the preparation, execution and upon
completion of the contract. The Contractor shall coordinate with other
government/private agencies and pay “ALL FEES” relative to the
acquisition of the required permits.
Such documents include construction permits but not necessarily limited

to the following documents:
1. Appropriate Certificate from DENR

2. Occupational Safety and Health Program
3. Excavation Permit
4. Fencing Permit
5. Building Permit
6. Fire Clearance Certificate
7. Occupancy Permit
12. Construction Works
Buildings proposed for construction shall comply with all the regulations
and specifications herein set forth governing quality, characteristics and
properties of materials, methods of design and construction, type of
occupancy and classification. All other matters relative to the design and
construction of the building and other structures not provided for in these
specifications shall conform to the provisions of the Fire Code of the
Philippines and National Structural Code of the Philippines, as adopted and
promulgated by the Board of Civil Engineering pursuant to Republic Act
Number 544, as amended, otherwise known as the "Civil Engineering
Law”.
The Contractor shall perform the construction activities, but not limited to
the following:
Mobilization/Demobilization
The Contractor shall mobilize and bring out into work, all personnel,
plant and equipment, in accordance with his approved construction
program, equipment moving and utilization schedule and manpower
schedule, from its regular place of business to the site to undertake
the contract.
Mobilization shall include the obtaining and transporting to jobsite of

equipment, materials, tools, personnel, constructional plant and all
necessary items for the execution and completion of the work and
shall also include the setting up and the verification of all equipment,
instrument and all other plant until it is rendered operable. It shall
also include sufficient supply of spare parts for the construction plant.
Breakdowns are to be repaired on site by the most expeditious
method possible at no cost to the Owner. In the event repairs being
beyond the personnel or tools at the site to effect repairs in a
reasonable time, such that the construction plant has to be removed
from the site, then a replacement of machine or plant or equipment
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of a similar capacity shall be provided by the contractor at no

additional mobilization costs to the Owner nor extension of
completion of works.
Construction equipment once moved into the project site checked

and accounted for by the Owner shall not be permitted, prior to the
completion of the contract, to be moved out or transferred by the
Contractor to another project site without the written approval of
DOJ. Periodic check-up of the Contractor’s equipment moved-in for
the contract shall be conducted by the Owner. The Contractor will
pay to the Owner the amount equivalent to the rental rates of any
equipment not accounted for during check-up for the number of
calendar-days the equipment has been removed (without the written
consent of the DOJ) from the project site until the said equipment
have been returned. Such cases are grounds for disapproval of claims
for time extensions of the Contractor. Demobilization shall include
dismantlement and removal from the site of Contractor’s plant,
materials and equipment and all temporary facilities. Demobilization
shall also include clean-up of the site after completion of the contract
as approved by the Project Manager and transportation from the site
of Contractor’s personnel.
Site Clearing & Proper Waste Disposal
General site clearing operations include removal of demolished

materials and objectionable matter, protection of existing
structures/facilities left functional, and clearing to allow for new
construction. Provide barricades, coverings, or other types of
protection necessary to prevent damage to existing
structures/facilities not indicated to be removed.
Clearing work shall be restricted to area within rights-of-way or

easement or within construction limits as indicated on the drawings.
The work includes cleaning up of debris resulting from site clearing
operations continuously with the progress of the work. Remove
debris from site in such manner as to prevent spillage. Keep
pavement and area adjacent to site clean and free from mud, dirt
and debris at all times. Remove all waste material from site.
Dispose of materials, waste including toxic materials, trash and debris

in a safe, acceptable manner in accordance with applicable laws and
ordinances. Burying and burning of trash and debris at the site will
not be permitted. Remove trash and debris from the site at frequent
intervals so its presence will not delay the progress of the work or
cause hazardous conditions to workers and the public.
Removed materials and debris that can be reused or recycled shall

be disposed of properly to a site designated by the Owner. However,
waste and trash that could no longer be reused or recycled shall be
removed from the DOJ property and disposed of in a legal manner to
a site preferred by the Contractor and agreed by the Owner. Location
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of the former’s disposal site and length of haul shall be for the
Contractor’s responsibility.
Site works
1. Excavation, Footings and Foundations
Subject to the provisions of Articles 684 to 686 of the Civil Code

of the Philippines on lateral and subjacent support, the design
and quality of materials used structurally in excavation, footings,
and in foundations shall conform to accepted engineering
practices.
Footings and foundations shall be of the appropriate type, of
adequate size, and capacity in order to safely sustain the
superimposed loads under seismic or any condition of external
forces that may affect the stability of the structure. The
Contractor shall employ construction methodology that is of
minimal impact to its immediate environs during foundations
works. Such methodology shall be approved by the Owner
before commencing any foundation works.
2. Excavation and Fill
Excavation or fills for buildings or structures shall be so

constructed or protected that they do not endanger life or
property.
Whenever the depth of excavation for any construction is such

that the lateral and subjacent support of the adjoining property
or existing structure thereon would be affected in a manner that
the stability or safety of the same is endangered, the Contractor
undertaking or causing the excavation to be undertaken shall be
responsible for the expense of underpinning or extending the
foundation or footings of the aforementioned property or
structure.
Excavation and other similar disturbances made on public

property shall unless otherwise excluded by the Building Official,
be restored immediately by the Contractor to its former
condition within 48 hours from the start of such excavation and
disturbances.
3. Floor Construction
All floors shall be so framed and secured into the framework and
supporting walls as to form an integral part of the whole
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building. The types of floor construction used shall provide

means to keep the beam and girders from lateral buckling.
4. Roof Construction and Covering
All roof coverings shall be so framed and tied into the framework
and supporting walls so as to form an integral part of the whole
structure.
Other General Requirements
The Contractor shall carry out and complete all items of work within
the scope of work in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications.
The Contractor shall supply all construction materials, labor, tools,

equipment and machineries necessary for the construction and
commissioning of the building.
All furnishings required in the scope of work shall be to the

satisfaction and approval by the Owner.
1. Contractor’s Temporary Facilities
The Contractor shall provide and maintain field offices including

all the necessary utilities such as electricity, water, drainage,
security, safety requirements and other temporary works
necessary for the successful completion of the work. The cost
for all the utilities shall be borne by the Contractor.
The Contractor’s temporary facilities shall have sufficient area
that will accommodate the offices for the Contractor and
Owner’s representative, storage area, complete with toilet
fixtures and interior finishes. Plans and details shall be
approved by the Project Manager prior to installation and/or
construction.
The Contractor’s temporary facilities shall include a stockpile
area for bulky construction materials. The ground area shall be
appropriately maintained, improved and leveled to provide
mobility and easy access for identification and inspection of
materials.
The facilities shall conform to the best standard for the required
types and shall include office equipment, apparatus, pieces of
furniture and other tools necessary for the prosecution of the
work.
The Contractor shall provide all necessary safety tools,

identifications, uniforms and equipment for the workers and his
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staff in accordance with the Safety Standard. The Contractor

shall provide construction safety barricades along the perimeter
of and/or within the project site. The type and material of these
barricades shall be subject to the approval of the DOJ.
The Contractor’s temporary facilities shall be dismantled and

removed from the site after completion of the contract.
2. Field Office Equipment, Furnitures and Office Supplies
The Contractor shall likewise provide field office equipment for

DPWH field personnel’s use such as desktops and
printer/scanner/copier, subject for turn-over to the Owner at
the end of the Contract. The cost of such equipment shall be
borne by the Contractor. In addition, office furniture such as
tables and chairs, and office supplies shall be adequately
provided.
3. Engineering Support Services
The Contractor shall submit additional detailed plans and

analyses as required, which are necessary for the faithful
completion of the works.
4. Progress Reports
The Contractor shall prepare daily accomplishment report,

supported with progress photographs and S-curves to monitor
actual progress status report and to be used as basis for
progress billing.
13. Post Construction Works Including Testing & Commissioning
This work includes the testing and commissioning of all mechanical,

electrical, IT and plumbing/sanitary systems that have been installed to
provide the Owner a high level of assurance that all equipment and
machineries are installed in a prescribed manner.
Commissioning also includes construction observation, spot testing,

verification and functional performance testing and providing
performance and operating information to the Owner. Problems observed
shall be addressed immediately by the Contractor. The Contractor shall
submit a schedule for the commissioning process which is integrated in
the construction schedule.
The Contractor shall furnish the Owner the Operation & Maintenance
(O&M) Manuals of all equipment and machineries installed, incorporating
the technical literature as designed and as actually installed, together with
brochures and warranty certificates. The O&M information shall be system
specific, concise, to the point and tailored specifically to the facility.
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Water tank/cistern shall be designed and constructed leak free. As such,

water tank/cistern shall be tested for hydrostatic and pressure leak test
for 30 calendar days. Disinfection shall follow after passing the hydrostatic
and pressure leak test in accordance with the standards of the Philippine
National Standard for Drinking Water (PNSDW).
VII. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
The project shall be carried out within the duration

herein specified:
a. Design Phase `
Preparation of Architectural and Detailed Engineering
(including presentation and approvals), and Permit
Acquisition: 90 CDs -
b. Construction Phase
(including post construction evaluation, testing and
commissioning): 540 CDs
Total Contract Duration: 630 CDs
VIII. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH

PROGRAM
Every construction project shall have a suitable Construction Safety and Health
Program, which must be in accordance with these rules, and other orders and
issuances issued by the DOLE. The Construction-in-Charge, or an equally responsible
officer, shall be responsible for compliance with this Section.
a. Construction Safety and Health Committee
(a.1) Composition:
(i) Construction-in-Charge or his representative as chairperson

ex-officio
(ii) General Construction Safety and Health Officer
(iii) Construction Safety and Health Officers
(iv) Safety Representative/Officer
(v) Doctors, nurses and other health personnel pursuant to
the requirements stated in Rule 1042 of the Occupational
Safety and Health Services (OSHS)
(vi) Workers’ Representative
(a.2) Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) The Construction-in-Charge or his representative shall act

as the Chairperson of the committee.
(ii) The committee shall conduct safety meetings at least once a
month.
(iii) The persons constituting the Safety and Health Committee
shall, as far as practicable, be at the construction site
whenever construction work is being undertaken.
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(iv) The committee shall continually plan and develop accident

prevention programs.
(v) The committee shall review reports of inspection, accident
investigation and monitor implementation of the safety
program.
(vi) The committee shall provide necessary assistance to
government authorities authorized to conduct inspection
in the proper conduct of their activities.
(vii) The committee shall initiate and supervise safety trainings
for its employees.
(viii) The committee shall develop a disaster contingency plan
and organize such emergency service units as may be
necessary to handle disaster situations.
(ix) The committee shall conduct safety inspection at least
once a month, and shall conduct investigation of work
accidents and shall submit a regular report to DOLE.
(x) The committee shall initiate and supervise the conduct of
daily brief safety meetings or toolbox meetings.
(xi) The committee shall prepare and submit to DOLE, reports
on said committee meetings.
b. General Safety within Construction Premises
(b.1) The provision for personal protective equipment, danger

signs, barricades, and safety instructions for workers,
employees, public, and visitors, such as, housekeeping,
walkway surfaces, means of access, i.e. stairs, ramps, floor
openings, elevated walkways, runways, platforms and
light.
(b.2) Personal Protective Equipment
(i) The Contractor shall provide adequate and approved

type of protective equipment (hard hats, safety
glasses with side-shields, rubber boots). Workers
within the construction project site shall be required
to wear the necessary Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) at all times.
(ii) Construction workers who are working from

unguarded surfaced six (6) meters or more above
grade, temporary or permanent floor platform,
scaffold or where they are exposed to the possibility
of falls hazardous to life or limb, must be provided
with safety harnesses and life lines.
(iii) Specialty construction workers must be provided

with special equipment, such as specialized goggles
or respirators for welders and painters or paint
applicators, and workers who worked in confined
and enclosed spaces.
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(iv) All other persons who are either authorized or

allowed to be at the construction site shall wear
appropriate PPE.
(b.3) Safety Personnel
(i) The Contractor shall provide for a full time officer,

who shall be assigned as the general construction
safety and health officer to oversee full time the
overall management of the Construction Safety and
Health Program.
(ii) The general construction safety and health officer

shall frequently monitor and inspect any health and
safety aspect of the construction work being
undertaken. He shall also assist government
inspectors in the conduct of safety and health
inspection at any time whenever work is being
performed or during the conduct of accident
investigation.
(b.4) Emergency Occupational Health Personnel and Facilities
(i) The Contractor shall provide competent emergency

health officer within the worksite duly complemented
by adequate medical supplies, equipment and
facilities. The services of a full-time registered nurse
shall be required when the total number of workers
exceeds 50 but not more than 200.
(i) Where the Contractor provides only a treatment

room, he shall provide for his workers in case of
emergency, access to the nearest medical clinic or to
a medical clinic located within 5 kilometer radius
from the workplace and can be reached in 25
minutes of travel. Such access shall include the
necessary transportation facilities. In such situation,
there shall be a written contract with the medical
clinic to attend to such workplace emergencies.
(ii) The engagement of an Emergency Health Provider

for the construction project site shall be considered
as having complied with the requirement of
accessibility to the nearest hospital facilities.
(iii) The Contractor shall always have in the construction

site the required minimum inventory of medicines,
supplies and equipment.
(b.5) Construction Safety Signages and Barricades
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(i) Construction Safety Signages shall be provided as a

precaution and advisory to workers and the general
public of the hazards existing in the worksite.
(ii) Signage Procedure – the signages shall be:
1. Posted in prominent positions and at strategic

locations.
2. As far as practicable, be in the language

understandable to most of the workers
employed in the site.
3. For non-raised floor areas, the attached yellow

CAUTION sign shall be used when using yellow
CAUTION tape.
4. For non-raised floor areas, the attached red

DANGER sign shall be used when using the red
DANGER tape.
5. Placed in designated areas at 1.2 meters from

ground level, if there is no other more
practicable height for placement.
6. Regularly inspected and maintained in good

condition to achieve its purpose.
7. Signages that are damaged, illegible, those no

longer apply as to purpose, site or language,
shall be removed or be replaced by the safety
officer when needed.
8. Removed after the hazard is completely

eliminated. If upon work completion the
hazard is still present, the signage shall remain
in place.
9. Designed and constructed following the

Overall Dimensions of Safety Signs Formula as
required by the Occupational Safety and
Health Services (OSHS).
10. Specific with the type of hazard and should

indicate the name of the
contaminant/substance involved (for chemical
hazards), and the type of PPE or respiratory
equipment to be worn.
(iii) Posting of Signages shall include, but not limited to

the following places:
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1. Areas where there are risks of falling objects.
2. Areas where there are risks of falling, slipping,

tripping among workers and the public.
3. Prior to entry in project sites, locations and its

perimeter.
4. Where there is mandatory requirement on the

usage of PPEs.
5. Areas where explosives and flammable

substances are used or stored.
6. Approaches to working areas where danger

from toxic or irritant airborne
contaminants/substances may exist.
7. All places where contact with or proximity to

electrical facility/equipment can cause danger.
8. All places where workers may come in contact

with dangerous parts of machinery or
equipment.
9. Locations of fire alarms and fire-fighting
equipment.
10. Locations for instructions on the proper usage

of specific construction equipment, tools.
(iv) Barricading Procedures – the following shall apply:
1. The contractor shall provide all necessary

barricades, safety tapes, safety cones or safety
lines as required in isolating or protecting an
unsafe work area from other workers,
pedestrians or vehicular traffic.
2. Barricades shall completely enclose the

hazardous area and effectively limit
unintentional or casual entry.
3. Barricades shall be three (3) feet vertical

height from the ground, when no other more
practical height specification is available.
4. Barricades shall be maintained in good

condition to achieve its purpose.
5. Barricades that are damaged, faded or that no

longer apply as to purpose, site or meaning,
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shall be removed or shall be replaced by the

safety officer.
6. Barricade tape shall not be used on the floor

as this presents a slipping hazard of its own.
7. In addition to using the proper warning tape,

the contractor shall use the appropriate safety
signage when barricading an area.
8. All barricades shall be removed after the

hazard is completely eliminated.
9. Upon work completion, if the hazard is still
present, the barricade shall remain in place.
(v) Installation of barricades shall include, but not

limited to the following worksites conditions:
1. hazardous areas
2. trip hazard
3. robotic movement
4. energized electrical works
5. overhead suspended load test
6. critical high pressure test
7. chemical introduction
8. fall exposure
9. emergency response zone
10. unsafe condition zone
11. danger zone
12. confined and enclosed space
(b.6) Safety on Construction Heavy Equipment
In relation to heavy equipment operation in all

construction sites, the following are required in the
different phases of the project.
(i) Pre-Construction
The Contractor must ensure that appropriate

certification is obtained from DOLE duly accredited
organizations for the following:
1. All heavy equipment operators assigned at

the project site must be tested and certified
in accordance with a standard test
prescribed by Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) in
coordination with its accredited
organizations.
2. All heavy equipment must be tested and

certified in accordance with the standards
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prepared by DOLE or its recognized

organizations prior to commissioning of said
equipment.
(ii) During Construction to Post Construction
The Contractor must ensure that the following

conditions are met or complied with:
1. Load restriction of trailers carrying such

heavy equipment, the height and width
clearances as imposed by the DPWH shall be
observed.
2. Only duly certified operators are allowed to

operate their designated heavy equipment
and must wear personal protective
equipment.
(b.7) Safety and Health Information
(i) Workers shall be adequately and suitably:
1. Informed of potential safety and health

hazards to which they may be exposed at
their workplace.
2. Instructed and trained on the measures

available for the prevention, control and
protection against those hazards.
(ii) Every worker shall receive instruction and training

regarding general safety and health common to
construction sites which shall include, but not
limited to the following:
1. The basic rights and duties of the workers at

the construction site.
2. Normal work and in emergency situations.
3. The measures for good housekeeping.
4. The location and proper use of welfare and

first-aid facilities.
5. The proper care and use of the items or

personal protective equipment and
protective clothing provided the workers.
6. The general measures for personal hygiene

and health protection.
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7. The fire precautions to be taken.
8. The action to be taken in case of any emergency.

9. The requirements of relevant health and
safety rules and regulations.
(iii) The instruction, training and information materials

provided shall be given in a language or dialect
understood by the worker.
1. Written, oral, visual and participative

approaches shall be used to ensure that the
worker has understood and assimilated the
information.
2. Each supervisor or any person e.g. Foreman,

lead man, and other similar personnel shall
conduct daily tool box or similar meetings
prior to the start of the operations for the
day to discuss with the workers and to
anticipate safety and health problems
related.
3. No person shall be deployed in a

construction site unless he has undergone a
safety and health awareness seminar
conducted by safety professionals or
accredited organizations or other institutions
recognized by DOLE.
(b.8) Construction Safety and Health Reports
(i) The Construction Safety and Health Report shall

include:
1. Monthly summary of all safety and health

committee meetings
2. Summary of all accident investigations /reports
3. Corrective/Preventive measures/action for each
hazard
4. Periodic hazards assessment with
corresponding remedial measures for new
hazards
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5. Safety promotions and trainings

conducted/attended
(ii) Submission of Reports:
1. The Contractor shall be required to submit a

monthly construction safety and health report
to the Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC)
copy furnished the DOLE Regional Office
concerned.
2. In case of any dangerous occurrence or major
accident resulting in death or permanent total
disability, the concerned Contractor shall notify
the appropriate DOLE Regional Office within
twenty-four (24) hours from occurrence.
3. After the conduct of investigation by the

concerned construction safety and health
officer, the Contractor shall report all disabling
injuries to the DOLE Regional Office on or
before the 20th of the month following the
date of occurrence of accident using the
prescribed forms of the DOLE/BWC.
(b.9) Workers’ Welfare Facilities
(i) Adequate supply of safe drinking water:
1. If the water is used in common drinking areas,

it shall be stored in closed containers from
which the water is dispensed through taps or
cocks. Such containers shall be cleaned and
disinfected at regular intervals but not
exceeding fifteen (15) days.
2. Notices shall be posted conspicuously in

locations where there is water supply that is not
for drinking purposes.
(ii) Adequate sanitary and washing facilities
1. Adequate facilities for changing, storing and

drying of work clothes.
2. Adequate accommodation for taking meals and

shelter.
3. Separate sanitary, washing and sleeping

facilities for men and women workers.
(iii) Violations and Penalties
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1. Pursuant to the provisions of D.O. 13 and as

circumstances may warrant, the DOLE shall refer to
the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board
(PCAB) its findings, after due process, on any act or
omission committed by construction contractors in
violation of this rule, labor standards, safety rules
and regulations and other pertinent policies. Any
such violation committed by construction
contractors, whether general contractors or sub-
contractors, shall constitute as prima facie case of a
construction malperformance of grave consequence
due to negligence, incompetence or malpractice
contemplated under RA 4566 (Constructors’
Licensing Law), as amended, and its Implementing
Rules and Regulations.
2. In cases of imminent danger situations, the DOLE

Regional Director shall issue a stoppage order
pursuant to the provisions of Rule 1012.02 of the
Occupational Safety and Health Services (OSHS)
and other pertinent issuances for stoppage of
operation or for other appropriate action to abate
danger.
3. Pending the issuance of the order, the

Contractor shall take appropriate measures to
protect his workers.
4. The stoppage order shall remain in effect until the

danger is removed or corrected permanently.
5. Non-compliance with the order shall be penalized

under existing provisions of labor laws.
6. All processes and/or procedures in the conduct of

General Labor Standards inspection including
General Occupational Safety and Health/Technical
Safety Inspection shall be governed by the
provisions of Department Order No. 57-04 and its
corresponding Manuals of Instructions.
IX. STAFF REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall provide adequate and qualified staff to perform the services
required as per Section 12.2(d)(2) of the Bid Data Sheet.
The Design & Build contractor may, as needed and at its own expense, add additional
professionals and/or support personnel for the optimal performance of all
Construction Services, as stipulated herein. Prospective bidders shall attach each
individual’s resume and PRC license of the (professional) staff, proof of qualifications,
and related documents as necessary.
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X. REPORTORIAL REQUIREMENT
The Contractor shall present (in power point format or equivalent) to the Owner his
Detailed Architectural Concept within 5 calendar days upon receipt of Notice to
Proceed/Contract effectivity, but not necessarily limited to the following:
1. Site Development Plans

2. Exterior Perspectives
3. Interior Perspectives
4. Axonometric Plans with Outline Materials Specifications provided per
Department
5. Floor Plans with Furniture Layout and Outline Intent Perspective
Architectural Dimensional Floor Plans
6. Building Elevations (on all 4 sides)
7. Building Sections (minimum of 2 sections)
8. Reflected Ceiling Plans
9. Schedule of Finishes, Doors and Windows
10. Architectural Interior Plans (Detailed Floor Plan, Reflected Ceiling Plan and
Interior Elevations) for the Main Lobby, Hallways, Elevator Lobby
XI. SUBMITTALS, STAGES AND DELIVERY
Submission by the contractor of approved plans shall be in accordance with Annex

“A” (DPWH Department Order No. 32 Series of 2011) of Section VIII – Terms of
Reference. The number of copies of approved plans for distribution shall be as
required for obtaining building permit and for construction.
XII. TEST REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall undertake tests during Construction in accordance with the
schedule of minimum testing requirements for items of work and materials covered
by the DPWH Blue Book relative to building construction.
XIII. PROJECT COMPLETION
The Contractor shall complete the DB Project within 630 calendar days.
XIV. WARRANTY
The Contractor shall guarantee the completed structure against structural defects
and failure for its satisfactory performance vis-a-vis the prescribed MPSS during the
lifetime of the structure. For this purpose, the Contractor shall post a Warranty
Security in the form of surety bond, callable on demand issued by a reputable
institution, equivalent to 30% of the bid/contract price
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Contract ID No.

MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

I. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE

II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1. Procurement Management Division

III. PROJECT SITE

The proposed four (4)-storey building with roofdeck is to be constructed

2. Preliminary Survey and Mapping

The Contractor shall establish construction control points in any preferred

The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying the property boundaries on

b) Existing Terrain, Line and Grade

Property setback requirement shall be compliant to the requirement of

a) Soil and Geotechnical

Foundation investigation shall be conducted for buildings two storey and

The Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency (RIDF) of the nearest synoptic

Due to the absence of the information on the drainage system, the

IV. PROJECT DEFINITION

Areas for consideration are as follows:

Total Floor Area (TFA): 2,805.44 m.2

21.25 m. x 33.00 m. = 701.25 m.2/floor; TFA = 701.25 x 4 = 2,805.44 m.2

Roof deck (open) = 536.07 m.2

Roof deck (covered) = 170.52 m.2

Roof over elev. machine room and stairs = 39.44 m.2

2. Exterior Perspective (Section VII-Drawings)

3. Existing Lot Plan/ Area for Development (Section VII-Drawings)

4.1 Architectural Design Concept

The design shall be in compliance with the Revised Space Allocation

4.2 Structural Design Concept

Structural framing shall be composed of reinforced concrete.

4.3 Electrical Design Concept

General lighting design shall be adequate for training venues, a

4.4 Mechanical Design Concept

Elevator system (2 units of elevator) shall be provided for officials

to carry at least 20 persons. Design speed shall be set accordingly

Fire protection and fire suppression systems shall be provided with

Air-conditioning system shall be provided using energy-saving and

4.5 Information & Communications Design Concept

Security monitoring system shall be provided including all the

4.6 Sanitary and Plumbing Design Concept

Plumbing and sanitary systems shall use low-flow plumbing fixtures.

Provisions for future plumbing and sanitary expansions and

V. GENERAL CODE AND STANDARDS

(i) National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP), latest edition

(x) Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003)

With respect to the actual construction, applicable rules and regulations

(i) Department of Public Works and Highways

VI. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor is required to perform the following scope of work:

1. Review of Existing Information

2. Field Survey and Site Inspection

The Contractor shall conduct site survey including staking, establishing of

3. Soils and Materials Investigations

The Contractor shall conduct thorough soil investigation. Analyses and

The architectural layout of the proposed building shall align to the

Partitions shall be designed as appropriate to an office training facility.

tiles and carpet tiles. Ceiling shall be a combination of acoustic board,

The architectural design shall address all the requirements elsewhere in

All furnishings required in the scope of work shall be to the satisfaction

The Contractor shall prepare the necessary structural analyses,

The foundation shall be designed for a five (5)-storey with roofdeck

Design loads shall be derived based on applicable provisions of the 2015

At the end of the design stage, the Contractor is expected to come up

The Contractor shall design all mechanical works in conformity to the

The scope of work of the Contractor consists of performing all operations